Brisbane Broncos
35
Match Complete
Gold Coast Titans
24
| T. Gamble |  | 78 | ||
| K. Staggs |  | 74 | ||
| E. Mam |  | 73 | ||
| K. Staggs | | 70 | ||
| K. Capewell | | 69 | ||
| K. Staggs | | 59 | ||
| H. Farnworth | | 58 | ||
| K. Staggs | | 55 | ||
| J. Riki | | 53 | ||
| K. Staggs | | 53 | ||
| T. M. Martin | | 52 | ||
| 36 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 35 | | D. Fifita | ||
| S. Cobbo | | 33 | ||
| 23 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 23 | | A. Brimson | ||
| 18 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 17 | | C. Thompson | ||
| 9 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 8 | | J. Campbell |
| 6 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 1 | Field Goals | 0 |
Suncorp Stadium hosts its first game since Magic Round as Brisbane Broncos take on their little brothers Gold Coast Titans in the third Queensland derby of the year. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7.50pm AEST.
The last time these two sides played was one of the wildest South Queensland derbies in the history of the NRL. After leading 22-0 before the 20th minute, the Titans conceded 36 unanswered points and despite David Fifita scoring late, the Broncos came up triumphs 36-28 at Suncorp Stadium.
However, a lot has changed for both teams since this clash over a year ago. The Titans are on a downward spiral after a spirited finals finish last year while the Broncos are five games unbeaten including a demolition of top four hopefuls Cronulla Sharks and 2021 runners up South Sydney Rabbitohs. With Adam Reynolds ruled out for a second week straight, the responsibility will fall on Tyson Gamble and teenager Ezra Mam to run the show for the Broncos.
The Titans have lacked any sort of direction with halves pairing AJ Brimson and Toby Sexton struggling to make inroads against opposition defences. Ever since Jamal Fogarty was allowed to leave, the Titans don’t look anywhere near as threatening with the ball like they did last season. And that’s a big reason as to why they’re 13th now. The Titans will miss the services of Phillip Sami through injury, however David Fifita is named on the extended bench as he races against time to prove to Billy Slater that he’s ready for Origin selection.
Prediction
If Reynolds was fit and starting, I’d be tipping the Broncos to annihilate the Titans. However, his absence gives the Titans a chance although the Broncos start favourites. But, this is a derby and as we have seen in many sporting derbies across the world, you throw away form in derbies and focus on the present. The Broncos still have enough firepower across their team despite the absence of Reynolds and should get the job done at home.
Broncos by 10.
Game information
Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Nine Network
Odds: Broncos $1.45, Titans $2.75 – odds via PlayUp
Brisbane
1. Te Maire Martin 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Ezra Mam 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan
Interchange – 14. Cory Paix 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Keenan Palasia
Gold Coast
1. Jayden Campbell 2. Corey Thompson 3. Brian Kelly 4. Esan Marsters 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. AJ Brimson 7. Toby Sexton 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Erin Clark 10. Jarrod Wallace 11. Isaac Liu 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Interchange – 14. Tanah Boyd 15. Jaimin Jolliffe 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Sam Lisone
Dionysus
Guest
Need to take a leaf out of Melboune's book. Make him stay for the full duration of his contract unless another club comes up with an equivalent player in exchange. As for his contract, Brisbane need to make sure they do not over pay for his services.
Choppy Zezers
Roar Rookie
Little Allan "Alfie" Dufty
steveng
Roar Rookie
Yep DP, just on the Roar tipping :crying: :laughing:
steveng
Roar Rookie
Mate, I’m not that brave taking $2.65 on the Titans v Bronx after what happened last year and how the Titans hold a 1/2 time 20 points lead :laughing: I’ve already had some big ones on Zaaki R5 Eagle Farm $2.00 that is a certainty and Visinary R8 Caulfield $4.00 tomorrow, which is an 100% more sensible bet than the Titans will ever will be. This game “needs an investigation” as someone from your mob said :laughing: as the Titans are a scandalous mess and not what their fans deserve!
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
and make him walk around the Valley with a "Ripe" sticker on his back
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Clip clop Clip clop Clip clop Clip clop Clip clop Clip clop Clip clop Clip clop Clip clop :silly:
Ac
Guest
Not sure about that. Broncos and Cowboys will bring bug number of fans.
Hudddo
Roar Rookie
I dunno what just happened I had Capewell score/broncos win, I thought I was gone on both, titans are way too big, to much weights not enough speed work.
:laughing: and expensive at that too
Justin Hallbrook's first training point next week: - When, and when not to do a short kick-off.
Phil
Roar Rookie
I'm flabbergasted!!! How the bloody hell can a team lead 24-4 at lemons and lose the 2nd half 31 zot???
Luke S
Roar Rookie
We name an avocado after him...
Thanks Arnab for the call! One of the weirder games you have to call :stoked: :thumbup:
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Thank you to all the Roarers who tuned in tonight. I definitely enjoyed calling this game. That's me done for this week. Until next time, farewell Roarers. Will be tuning in for other NRL games this week while sacrificing my sleep watching IPL knockouts and Champions League final. The sport life never stops
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Dufty...
Luke S
Roar Rookie
The NRL are going to be SOOOOO unhappy about 2 Qld teams in the Top 4 of their comp!
Brian
Guest
So do we kick Haas out or make him stay??
Big Daddy
Roar Rookie
All I can say is I'm gobsmacked .
Stormy
Roar Rookie
We'll done, again, Arnab, another fine call. It was more interesting than the early game. A wins a win Broncos, even done the hard way. Strong 1st half Titans - pity about the 2nd.
:laughing: